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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 08, 2009
Filed:
Jul. 31, 2006
Arnold S. Weksler, Raleigh, NC (US);
Scott E. Kelso, Durham, NC (US);
John C. Mese, Cary, NC (US);
Nathan J. Peterson, Raleigh, NC (US);
Rod D. Waltermann, Rougemont, NC (US);
Arnold S. Weksler, Raleigh, NC (US);
Scott E. Kelso, Durham, NC (US);
John C. Mese, Cary, NC (US);
Nathan J. Peterson, Raleigh, NC (US);
Rod D. Waltermann, Rougemont, NC (US);
Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., Singapore, SG;
Abstract
An arrangement for supporting a flat panel display wherein an actuating arrangement responsively alters a physical disposition of the supporting arrangement in a manner to avert physical damage to said flat panel display. Preferably, a flat panel display cover on a laptop will 'bow' or arch in a direction away from the flat panel display and the actuating arrangement can be embodied, e.g., by a lattice or grid of wiring, or by a bimetallic sheet. Electronic or mechanical actuation is conceivable and the actuating arrangement can be triggered by, e.g., the imposition of a potentially damaging object and/or by closure of the laptop. While a laptop embodiment is broadly contemplated, other applications are possible.